Things you'd like to see in new Final Fantasys

[Xander]

They can be things that Square are probably never gonna do, if you like, or things in older FF's that have disappeared more recently.

What I would like to see is something like the "Journal" section in Kingdom Hearts, where the monsters are recorded, and other things like mini games are recorded and you can read more on the characters you meet.

I'd also like something that keeps track of enemies you've killed, and battle statistics, things like that. And after you'd finished the game I'd like you to be able to save all the cut-scenes to watch anytime (although they are supposed to be putting less of those in =( )

[Flying Mullet]

Monkies!!! The Final Fantasy needs a whole slew of monkeies in it, maybe even a monkey war with thousands of monkies!

Seriously though, I do miss the midieval theme of the older games. The high technes and such is nice in the newer games but I want the older feel for a game, FFIX just didn't do it for me. :(

[Mo-Nercy]

Characters with a more realistic hairstyle. I liked Zidane's hair and Squall's too. But less of that Seymour crap.

About the futuristic vs. medieval argument. I'd say Square should stick with futuristic for the time being. IMO, they haven't done enough with it yet. The closest they've come is FF8. I wanna see some weird futuristic weapons and clothes. More Esthar-like cities too.

Don't get me wrong, I like medieval too. But I can't think of any reasons to support that. But I honestly do like it.

[PeTeRL90]

One, they need to bring back the tools that Edgar used. Those were badass.

Rewarding sidequests. Sure, there are some, but most of the time, you only get like 500 Gold or some crappy weapon.

It would also be nice to actually see the armor the character is wearing instead of the default clothes.

[Psychotic]

I personally like the whole races idea they got going on in FFTA and in FFXII.

But maybe they should bring back Elves and Dwarves! Or would that make it too LoTRish? Well, maybe forget the elves, but keep the classic FFIV/V style dwarves (As opposed to the original FFI ones and the FFIX ones) and maybe call them something different from Dwarves.

[Mo-Nercy]

I think the whole Elves and Dwarves thing has been used to death.

But I like the races idea.

[playaGAW]

A main chracter thats black (goes for other video games too) and not steriotypical.

[black orb]

>>> A rock band..

[Sanjuro]

multiple story's sorta like chrono trigger and chrono cross but deeper...maybe a ff game with no random battles but zelda like combat >_<

[The Man]

If there weren't random battles, it wouldn't really be a legitimate final fantasy title. check out the seiken densetsu series for games with zelda-like combat - they're also three-player games if you can find two extra people to play with you. nice!

Elves and dwarves are used so frequently because Tolkien used them, and he's a starting point for a lot of modern fantasy. Most of the authors/game developers that use them do so out of reverence for Tolkien.

I'd much like something like the Veldt in FFVI to return in a future title. And I agree about the rewarding sidequests thing. Although to be honest a lot of the sidequests are fun just because you CAN do them, not because of what they bring you in the game.

[Reine]

An Ultra-Secret almost impossible to defeat boss in each game. Also increase the difficulty level a bit. FFX was too damn easy. But Penance however....

Anyway, bring back the medieval setting and include different dimensions, such as the Spirit World. A series that has about 6-7 games all in same universe that goes like a series with a grand finale to end the series.

[Edgar]

People used to believe elves are....well, those Santa Claus ones. Tolkien worte a whole new concept of elves, dwarves, etc. which lead to authors writing about Faerun, Krynn, dungeon and dragons, etc...


multiple story's sorta like chrono trigger and chrono cross but deeper
Oh no...please :P I had a headache researching on the story :).

I think we need to bring back some FFVI abilities to life again.

[The Man]

the main reason chrono cross gave people such a headache is the way the story was revealed. if they hadn't thrown half the plot at you on the über-short disc two everything would've been fine.

[Flare_Star]

WORLD MAPS.

[SpikingZero]

Originally posted by The Man
the main reason chrono cross gave people such a headache is the way the story was revealed. if they hadn't thrown half the plot at you on the über-short disc two everything would've been fine.

You know, I've played through Chrono Cross time and time again, and I always have difficulty thinking about the game, what happened, why it happened, and what the point was of most of the things that occured. It's weird.

[The Man]

that's no doubt because of the way the plot was revealed. if you look at it in terms of a website like this (http://www.rpgclassics.com/shrines/psx/cc/story.shtml) or this (http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/file/chrono_cross_ultimania_translations_a.txt) (warning: spoilers in both obviously) it makes a lot more sense, but i'm the first to agree that it could have been better done.

which is why, no matter that i love the first 95% of cc to bits, suikoden eclipses it.

[Herbz7]

if u guys could all find my topic on creating the final fantasy, i could use all these ideas...
how about a medievel theme but with futuristic things... know wot i mean? like roman generals but with laser guns... i cant think of Nethin else rite now but u catch my drift...

[Kawaii Ryûkishi]

FFX-2 had something like the journal in Kingdom Hearts. The only things it really lacked were the counter that keeps track of how many enemies you've slain of each type and the ability to freely rotate the models.

Me, I'd like to see a return of the team system used in FFVI.

[eestlinc]

multiple worlds to travel between, like in ff4 or ff9 except you actually do it throughout the game.

[DocFrance]

Everybody seems set that there can only be two types of setting - medieval and futuristic. Why not neither? Couldn't we have something original? Like, something we could have never dreamed of? That would be a "fantasy" if you ask me. FFVI did a pretty good job of an original setting with the whole steampunk feel.

[The Man]

Originally posted by eestlinc
multiple worlds to travel between, like in ff4 or ff9 except you actually do it throughout the game. oh man, that would be pretty cool.

i'd also like to see a return of the "merged worlds" thing in they used in ff5.

[eestlinc]

bringing back any traits of ff5 would be fabulous. a party member who is a turtle. or has four arms.

Actually, they should make a Final Fantasy All Stars with playable characters like Garland, Ultros, Gilgamesh, Reno, Elena, Sailor Erin, Guido, Princess Sara, etc. Just a good comic relief game without the heavy save-the-world plot.

[The Man]

Originally posted by eestlinc
bringing back any traits of ff5 would be fabulous. a party member who is a turtle. or has four arms.

Actually, they should make a Final Fantasy All Stars with playable characters like Garland, Ultros, Gilgamesh, Reno, Elena, Sailor Erin, Guido, Princess Sara, etc. Just a good comic relief game without the heavy save-the-world plot. OMG YES that would be the best game ever ;_;

[DocFrance]

Gilgamesh, Ultros and Reno fighting in the same party would be downright hilarious. I'd pay good money for that.

[The Man]

Yes. I'd even be willing to pay $50 for it, which I certainly wouldn't pay for FFX-2.

[eestlinc]

let's write up a proposal to send to square!

[Strider]

I've got it!

Final Fantasy Chocobo Racing. WITH 32 DIFFERENT CHARACTERS THAT HAVE DIFFERENT ATTRIBUTES! It'd give Mario Kart a run for it's money.

[The Man]

chocobo racing is lame. i'd rather have a bonafide rpg out of the ff all-stars game.

eest raises a valid point.

[Strider]

The quest would be to save all of the Cids.

[The Man]

except highwind and probably pollendina, who would have to be playable characters or the whole thing would be an exercise in futility.

[DocFrance]

Yeah, I can't imagine Kramer or Previa doing much to rescue themselves.